Transportation technology company that's making micromobility smarter, safer and more accessible joins the ranks of JetBlue and BYD
Superpedestrian has been named to Fast Company's annual list of the world's most innovative companies for 2022. The distinction comes just weeks after the leading transportation robotics company announced a massive $125 million funding to expand its micromobility service, R&D, and bring its new pedestrian defense protection system. For cities in America and Europe.
This year, Fast Company chose the businesses that are making the most impact on their industries and culture as a whole - ultimately thriving in today's changing world. Superpedestrian is ranked #6 in the transportation sector and is the only micromobility company recognized on the prestigious list.
Superpedestrian was chosen for its industry-leading technology, and its widespread influence has driven the entire micromobility sector to become safer and more collaborative with cities. Superpedestrian's vehicle intelligence and security systems are now gaining the attention of major companies in the wider transportation and distribution sectors that recognize them as a tool for safer, more efficient electric vehicle fleet management.
“Patience pays off. We spent nearly nine years developing a unique software platform that addresses the core challenges of the electric vehicle fleet. Now, we are not only among e-scooter providers but potentially across the entire transportation sector. "At Superpedestrian we care about this kind of innovation," said Asaf Biederman, Superpedestrian's founder and CEO.
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With the issue launch, for the second year in a row, Fast Company will be hosting its Most Innovative Companies Summit on April 26-27. The virtual, multi-day summit celebrates the most innovative companies in business and provides an early look at key business trends and an inside look at what it takes to innovate in 2022. Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies issue (March/April 2022) is available online here. , as well as in-app form via iTunes and on newsstands from March 15. The hashtag is #FCMostInnovative.
About Superpedestrian
Superpedestrian was spun out of MIT in 2013 with a mission to develop the world's smartest and safest lightweight electric vehicle fleet. In 2020, Superpedestrian introduced the Link scooter, dubbed the "Volvo of e-scooters" thanks to its patented Vehicle Intelligence Platform, which actively tackles the costly mechanical and electrical hazards that surround other e-scooter operators. stops. Superpedestrian has become a world leader in transportation robotics and human-scale mobility, holding more than 40 patents in autonomous failure protection for vehicles, automated maintenance software, fleet optimization and vehicle context awareness.
Protecting Pedestrians High-resolution photos and videos of sidewalk-riding prevention are available in Superpedestrian's press kit.
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